Built Environment Networking Blog: North West News

Cockhedge Shopping Centre Awaits Redevelopment

The Cockhedge Shopping Centre, located in Warrington, is on the brink of a significant transformation. Plans have been put forth to partially demolish the centre, specifically targeting the former Wilko unit to the north and other units towards the south, accounting for approximately 5,727m² of floorspace. The planning application, which will be reviewed by the […]

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Cole Waterhouse Acquires Former Hilti HQ

Developer Cole Waterhouse has exchanged on the acquisition of the former Hilti headquarters in Trafford, with plans to bring forward a new mixed-use, residential-led development on the site. The plot, which currently includes a 31,000 sq. ft. office building previously occupied by Hilti, is located within the 215-acre Trafford Wharfside regeneration zone being promoted by […]

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Consultation launched on Chester City Gateway Strategic Regeneration Framework

The partnership leading the Chester City Gateway regeneration project has launched a four-week public consultation on its draft Strategic Regeneration Framework (SRF), that will shape future development within the regeneration area over the next decade. A series of public engagement events will be held during the four-week consultation period by the partnership, consisting of Cheshire […]

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Contractor sought for ambitious Redevelopment Walkden Town Centre

A collaboration between RGP Architects and The Derwent Group births an ambitious redevelopment plan for Walkden Town Centre. While the public consultation wrapped up on Sunday, specifics on demolition remain under wraps until the forthcoming planning application. The Derwent Group eyes a February 2024 nod from Salford City Council to kickstart the contractor selection in […]

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Conversation on plans for mixed-use neighbourhood in Stockport town centre to launch in new year

Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) and the English Cities Fund (ECF) – a joint venture between Homes England, Muse and Legal & General – have announced that a first community conversation on the £250million plans to create an exciting mixed-use neighbourhood to the west of Stockport town centre, will launch in January 2024. Currently known […]

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Council Implements £65 Million Plan for University Campus Development

In a move aimed at progressing the development of a new £65 million university campus, a council has initiated a compulsory purchase order to acquire necessary land, paving the way for ambitious construction plans. Blackpool Council has previously granted approval for the demolition of 59 residential properties within the designated area, endorsing an outline proposal […]

Posted by: David Gilbank

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Council planners give the green light to Central Park and Enabling Infrastructure at Liverpool Waters

Peel L&P’s plans for a brand-new public park and essential infrastructure to enable the delivery of approximately 2350 homes, with biodiversity, sustainability, and heritage at its hearts, have been approved by Liverpool City Council.  Located within the Central Docks neighbourhood at Liverpool Waters, just south of Collingwood Dock by the historic Tobacco Warehouse, Central Park […]

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Custodian Property Income REIT plc Disposal of Properties

Custodian Property Income REIT (LSE: CREI), which seeks to deliver a strong income return by investing in a diversified portfolio of smaller regional properties across the UK, is pleased to announce that it has completed the sale of an industrial unit in Weybridge for £6.0m and unconditionally exchanged on the disposal of a vacant industrial […]

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Deutsche Bank Refinances £115 Million Liverpool Build-to-Rent Development

Real estate investment manager Apache Capital, which specialises in the living sectors, Harrison Street, an investment management firm exclusively focused on alternative real assets, and insurer NFU Mutual, have successfully refinanced Moda, The Lexington – a flagship Liverpool asset in its UK wide Build to Rent platform with developer-operator Moda Living. A £70m facility from […]

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